Barron County 4-H Shooting Sports

Barron County 4-H Shooting Sports: Archery

What is it All About?

The Barron County 4-H Shooting Sports program covers the fundamentals of each discipline, marksmanship, and shooting procedures.  The Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports program in Barron County is geared for teaching beginning target shooting skills for youth at junior, intermediate and senior levels.  

Archery training centers run from the end of January through March with a fair shoot at the end of March.  Youth work with certified archery volunteers to learn archery skills and practice shooting.  Bows and equipment are available.  An outdoor shoot is scheduled for the end of May/early June.  This is for beginner-advanced.

 Youth will learn

• To give youth thorough instruction in archery safety
• To provide proper training in the use of archery equipment 
• To develop self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility and sportsmanship 
• To create an appreciation and understanding of natural resources
• To provide safe and proper instructional techniques
• To develop or enhance life skills in youth participants

Applying Project Skills to Life

• Communication Skills
• Confidence & concentration Exposure to careers
• Ethical Standards
• Friendship
• Leadership skills
• Lifetime sports
• Opportunities to achieve goals 
• Opportunities to compete in matches
• Opportunities to earn awards 
• Opportunities to set goals
• Personal responsibility
• Poise
• Reasoning skills
• Respect
• Safe habits
• Self-discipline & self-esteem

What is it All About?

The Barron County 4-H Shooting Sports program covers the fundamentals of each discipline, marksmanship, and shooting procedures.  The Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports program in Barron County is geared for teaching beginning target shooting skills for youth at junior, intermediate and senior levels.  

The 4-H shooting sports program is meant to complement and enhance the impact of existing safety, shooting and hunter education programs using experiential educational methods and progressive development of skills and abilities. 4-H Shooting Sports programs are available to youth from 3rd grade and at least 8 years old (as of January 1) through the year following high school. Shooting Sports projects include archery, air pistol, .22 pistol, air rifle, .22 rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun. 4-H youth must be 12 years of age by the start of the program, event, or activity to operate any powder-burning firearm. This includes .22 handgun or rifle, muzzleloader handgun or rifle, or shotgun. 

Barron County 4-H does not offer all disciplines every year.  Please contact project leader for information.Shooting Sports training centers (not including archery) run from the end of April through June with a fair shoot at the end of June.  Youth work with certified shooting sports volunteers to learn skills and practice shooting.  Equipment is available.  Additional State and National shooting sports activities can be found at: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/projects/shooting-sports/ 

 Youth can learn

• safe, educational, and socially acceptable involvement in shooting sports
• understanding of our natural resources and the development of a personal environmental stewardship ethic by young people through participation in shooting, wildlife, and related activities.
• safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment including sound decision-making, self-discipline and concentration.
• the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior

Applying Project Skills to Life

• Communication Skills
• Confidence & concentration Exposure to careers
• Ethical Standards
• Friendship
• Leadership skills
• Lifetime sports
• Opportunities to achieve goals 
• Opportunities to compete in matches
• Opportunities to earn awards 
• Opportunities to set goals
• Personal responsibility
• Poise
• Reasoning skills
• Respect
• Safe habits
• Self-discipline & self-esteem

Archery Information

***Please note location change

Rice Lake – Cedar Mall (2900 S Main St, Rice Lake) – in the large space next to Tactical Escape will serve as our training center. All sessions will be held at the Mall on MONDAY and THURSDAY nights.

New to 4-H Archery-Project Orientation
Monday, January 26 OR Thursday, January 29
Pre-registration for timeslots required
4-H Archery Orientation is required for all 1st year 4-H Archery members and recommended for second year archery members (Beginner/Junior) or anyone needing a smaller group refresher (any age).  Please sign up for ONE time slot.  If these do not work for you, please contact Sara Waldron at sara.waldron@wisc.edu

Pre-Registration (orientation only): https://go.wisc.edu/cxz7r2 

We have all of the equipment you need, or you can bring your own.  If you have questions ahead of time, you can contact Jody at 715-418-5912 or Staci 715-419-2718  

Archery Season-All Members
4-H Shooting Sessions
February 2-April 2 (all members)

Mondays and Thursdays 4PM-8PM
Recommended start times: 4:00 (set-up starting at 3:30); 5:15, 6:30 (take down starting at 7:30)
 (you do not need to attend both nights, and can choose when you arrive and can leave when you are done. More info on following pages.)

Location: Rice Lake – Cedar Mall (2900 S Main St, Rice Lake) – in the large space next to Tactical Escape will serve as our training center. All sessions will be held at the Mall on MONDAY and THURSDAY nights.

Click here for 2026 project forms – All Documents (PDF)

Archery Project Information Documents

4-H Archery Project Information Sheet (google doc)

 4-H Archery Project Schedule and Procedures (google doc)

• Archery Range Safety Procedures Sheet (google doc)

Youth can automatically participate in each discipline fair shoot by enrolling in/participating in the project. When Fair Registration opens in April, youth should enter in the correct discipline. Anyone who does not enter, but participated in the shoot will be registered.

Entry fees are paid for the Fair by the club. Contact your club leader for more information